Engineering design process and Indigenous Wisdom

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in the Engineering Design Process as described in the introduction?

• Define the Problem

• Research and Gather Information

• Generate Ideas

• Market the Product

Open Ended

How do Indigenous rangers and land agencies combine traditional and modern knowledge to manage fire and land health?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of cultural burning, according to the infographic and text?

• Regenerates native plants

• Promotes habitat for wildlife

• Reduces risk of larger fires

• Increases air pollution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a contemporary technological equivalent of cool burning (traditional fire management)?

• Passive solar house design

• Digital biodiversity tracking apps

• Satellite-monitored bushfire control systems

• Aquifer recharge basins

Multiple Choice

How have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engineering practices contributed to sustainable living?

• By using modern machinery for construction

• By relying solely on imported resources

• By developing techniques like cool burning, stone fish traps, and traditional shelters

• By focusing only on technological advancements